Anne Geddes Baby Paint

Popular baby photographer Anne Geddes recently teamed up with British-based Master Paintmakers for a paint line of water-based, interior paints that are meant to tastefully add a beautiful backdrop for any nursery.

The colors are designed to have developmentally stimulating effects on children — for instance the pink-hued "Darling" color is meant to be calming and soothing, while the sky-toned "Heaven" is for inspiring creativity.

Anne Geddes

In our road test of the paint, we found that it painted over a wall almost perfectly in one-coat, but two really provided a near-flawless finish. We applied stains to the dry surface, including various foods, and found the finish to be durable and easy to scrub clean. Another aspect we loved: The entire line is VOC free — meaning there are less than 50 gram of volatile organic compounds per liter. These chemicals can be found in certain paints and may be harmful to babies' tiny lugs so it's always best to avoid them.